Founded 1983 · Douglaston, New York
Caring for the shores, marshes, and open spaces of Douglas Manor.
The Douglas Manor Environmental Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to the preservation, conservation, and restoration of natural habitats in the Douglaston/Little Neck area of New York City.
Our Mission
Guardians of a peninsula surrounded by the sea
The DMEA holds Conservation Easements on coastal property in Douglas Manor, a peninsula of land surrounded on three sides by Little Neck Bay, the westernmost end of the Long Island Sound. DMEA habitats, some of which are federally designated wetlands, border Udall's Cove Nature Preserve and Osprey Landing to the east and Alley Pond Park to the west.
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What the DMEA does
Preserve the shoreline
Preserve the scenic beauty of the Douglas Manor shoreline, with special emphasis on the open-space lands within the community and the marshlands along its perimeter.
Steward open space
Manage open space and recreational lands for the community's use, including enforcing Conservation Easements for community benefit.
Educate for stewardship
Promote public awareness of the environmental sensitivity and value of open-space lands through educational partnerships teaching environmental stewardship and civic responsibility.
Bring the community together
Stimulate community participation in the planning, development, use, and maintenance of local recreational areas.
Community
Events that bring Douglaston together
From the annual Haunted Halloween Festival at Memorial Field to the Douglaston LDC Holiday Festival, the DMEA hosts and joins gatherings that make our community a true neighborhood — for costumed dogs, children, and adults alike.
Upcoming & recent eventsYour contribution goes a long way
The DMEA has no regularly occurring source of revenue and relies entirely on donations to fund environmental activities and projects. Every gift supports environmental stewardship and resiliency.